{
  "id": 13578924,
  "title": "Young, determined and making Malaysia proud",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/young-determined-and-making-malaysia-proud-13578924",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T23:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/10/11/young-determined-and-making-malaysia-proud"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In observance of International Day of the Girl Child, FMT Lifestyle highlights five exceptional young Malaysians who are making a significant impact through their passion, determination, and remarkable accomplishments. These remarkable individuals demonstrate that girls in Malaysia can achieve greatness when given the opportunity.\n\nKimberly Chan, a talented singer who represented Malaysia on an international stage, performed at the prestigious Kammermusiksaal in Berlin’s Philharmonie after winning first prize at the 2026 International Music Competition Berlin “Grand Prize Virtuoso.” The 11-year-old has already won 14 other international vocal awards in 2026 alone and aspires to perform on Broadway or London’s West End.\n\nYoshnaa Logenthiran, a dancer who overcame personal setbacks to shine at her first international competition, secured gold in the 11-12 age group at The Dance of Asia 2026 in Chengdu, China. Despite nervousness about her debut, Yoshnaa persevered and achieved a breakthrough performance.\n\nMalaiqa An’noura Azila, a five-year-old gymnast, brought home two gold medals from the Shine Cup International Rhythmic Gymnastics Competition 2026 in Korea. Her mother shared her determination to win gold for Malaysia, showcasing the power of supporting young girls in their pursuits.\n\nHeyra Jeganath, a young author who wrote her first book at five, titled \"Heyra, the Big Sister.\" Her story emerged from personal experiences of separation from her mother and younger sister, and her book earned her recognition from the Malaysia Book of Records as the youngest author in the country. Heyra's achievement began with an adult providing a platform for her voice.\n\nAsyiil Raziin Razman, a swimmer with learning difficulties, found confidence and opportunities to represent Malaysia through swimming. At 16, she won gold in the women’s S14 100m freestyle at the 2024 Para Sukma in Sarawak, breaking the Games record and receiving the Anugerah Puteri Para. Swimming has taught Asyiil discipline, patience, and self-confidence, transforming her from a once-afraid and unsure girl into a champion athlete.",
  "summary": "This International Day of the Girl Child, FMT Lifestyle spotlights five girls who show just how far small steps towards big dreams has taken them.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Young, determined and making Malaysia proud",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/young-determined-and-making-malaysia-proud",
        "published": "2026-10-10T23:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}